Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
Independent, original music from Boston and the greater New England scene, produced and hosted by WATD Music Director John Shea.
The full two-hour show airs live Tuesday nights from 8–10 PM ET on 95.9 WATD, serving the Boston, South Shore, and Cape Cod regions, and is also available for streaming at 959WATD.com.
Almost Famous and John Shea have earned awards, nominations, and recognition from the Boston Music Awards, the New England Music Awards, the Recording Academy®, South Shore Living Magazine, and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
Learn more: https://959watd.com/almost-famous-with-john-shea
Episodes
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
44 min
The Chelsea Curve is one of Boston's newest rock acts. Their debut album is called All The Things and it was released in late March 2022. You can see them opening the Boston Calling music festival this Memorial Day weekend. To learn more visit https://redonredthechelseacurve.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-things.
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
53 min
Singer-songwriter Jillian Dawn performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest EP "How Simple This All Started". Learn more at www.JillianDawnMusic.com.
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
49 min
South Shore singer-songwriter Abby Rose performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her current single "Rewind" and talk about an upcoming all-original show in Cohasset. Learn more at www.ThisIsAbbyRose.com.
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
50 min
South Shore singer-songwriter released her debut album tonight on the Almost Famous Tiny Stage. She was joined by her dad, Luke Vail, along with her producer, Sean McLaughlin of 37' Productions in Rockland. Her album is called Wandering Soul and it's available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about Abigail Vail at www.AbigailVailsMusic.com.
Apr 26, 2022
Apr 26, 2022
51 min
South Shore band Total Strangers performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage. Check out their residency every Thursday at New World Tavern in Plymouth. Stay up to date with their shows and original music at https://www.instagram.com/_totalstrangers/.
Apr 19, 2022
Apr 19, 2022
50 min
The first time "Stormstress" was on the Tiny Stage they went by the band name "Flight of Fire". Fast forward a few years they're back but now under the name "Stormstress". Their debut album "Silver Lining" comes out on April 22 and they have a big show at The Jungle in Somerville to promote it. Learn more at www.StormStressBand.com.
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
50 min
Boston singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo returns to the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest album "All Is Quiet" which was recorded over the pandemic. Learn more at www.SusanMusic.com.
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
51 min
Dalton & The Sherifffs talk about their new single "Wide Awake" and some upcoming summer and fall shows. Learn more at www.daltonandthesheriffs.com.
Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
46 min
Boston singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy performs on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage.
Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022
52 min
Scituate singer-songwriter Birch Swart performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his debut single "What Are You Thinking Of". Stream the new single here - https://open.spotify.com/track/5KBiBBWpGInc0WrmhaB1Ly?si=9590daf3193f49d5.